THX Certified

polkified
polkified Posts: 1
edited May 2009 in Speakers
I have a new Pioneer Elite SC-05 AVR. In the setup it asks about THX certified speakers? My fronts are Polk Monitor 60's. How do I know if they are THX certified?
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited May 2009
    I don't know if Polk spends the $$$ to George Lucas to get the logo put on them. From what I have seen and heard THX is an over used and over rated rating of audio and video equipment.
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  • jacob.simpson
    jacob.simpson Posts: 481
    edited May 2009
    thuffman03 wrote: »
    I don't know if Polk spends the $$$ to George Lucas to get the logo put on them. From what I have seen and heard THX is an over used and over rated rating of audio and video equipment.

    ++100 on that one
    And with what technology and speakers and electronic equipements do they certifiy, how is the reference levels caliberated for these equipment......
    Trust your ears first those are the finest piece of reference systems in the world none can replicate that and for each person its his own reference what will matter.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited May 2009
    your speakers are not THX certified but I would not worry about it in the least.

    RT1
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2009
    polkified wrote: »
    I have a new Pioneer Elite SC-05 AVR. In the setup it asks about THX certified speakers? My fronts are Polk Monitor 60's. How do I know if they are THX certified?

    Absolutely nothing to worry about....ever.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,208
    edited May 2009
    From what I'm reading on this thread, no one understands what THX is or why one would want it or not.

    Dan
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited May 2009
    mantis wrote: »
    From what I'm reading on this thread, no one understands what THX is or why one would want it or not.

    Dan

    Please share!! You always contribute great information.
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  • jwhitakr
    jwhitakr Posts: 568
    edited May 2009
    mantis wrote: »
    From what I'm reading on this thread, no one understands what THX is or why one would want it or not.

    Dan
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    Please share!! You always contribute great information.

    Yes, please do share ... and if you can think of some good reason why we would want it then I'll give you a cookie. :)
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    Center: Polk Audio CSi3
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  • slowpolky
    slowpolky Posts: 714
    edited May 2009
    i would start by getting a thx certified front door lol , im not joking but you can actually buy a front door that comes thx certified
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  • slowpolky
    slowpolky Posts: 714
    edited May 2009
    dont forget though to put them thx speakers on thx speaker stands, also have the star wars theme tune as the ringer on your phone
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited May 2009
    +1 on THX certification being nothing more than money in Lucas' pocket. Your speakers aren't going to sound any better just because they have a "THX" sticker on them, IMO. If you really need them though I can probably scrape one off my Onkyo and make another one and send them out to you, lol.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2009
    mantis wrote: »
    From what I'm reading on this thread, no one understands what THX is or why one would want it or not.

    Dan

    I know exactly what it is and still don't care nor do I place a value on the logo.
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  • slowpolky
    slowpolky Posts: 714
    edited May 2009
    what is it then? somthing to do with the volume levels for hearing all the sound?
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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited May 2009
    I'm sure you'll be happy with your set up regardless of not having THX certification.
    "They're always talking about my drinking, but never mention my thirst" Oscar Wilde


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  • jwhitakr
    jwhitakr Posts: 568
    edited May 2009
    mantis wrote: »
    From what I'm reading on this thread, no one understands what THX is or why one would want it or not.

    Dan
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I know exactly what it is and still don't care nor do I place a value on the logo.

    Cha-ching!! We have a winner!!! If I were in Vegas, I would be yelling "winner, winner chicken dinner!" right now.
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    HDTV: Panasonic PT-61LCX65 61" Rear Proj. LCD
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    Fronts: Polk Audio RTi8
    Center: Polk Audio CSi3
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,143
    edited May 2009
    My SDA's are BFS certified....









    Big Freaking Speaker certified



    You don't need to worry about your Polks.. They are fine.
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  • Monster Jam
    Monster Jam Posts: 919
    edited May 2009
    jwhitakr wrote: »
    Yes, please do share ... and if you can think of some good reason why we would want it then I'll give you a cookie. :)

    LOL
    I'm patiently waiting for this one...
    Do you hear that buzzing noise? :confused:
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited May 2009
    Well, THX certification in AVR's does have it's advantages. You have the THX sound modes, THX Loudness Plus etc. It should by no means be a deciding factor though IMO.

    I can't really see it's significance as far as cables and things like that go.

    What can THX certify a cable for? That it conducts a signal?:confused:
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited May 2009
    And let us not forget THX-1138! The REAL THX!!!

    cnh
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,208
    edited May 2009
    Let me ask all of you a question. Who was the pioneer in engineering a correct integration of a movie soundtrack replay system into a home? Who helped with the spec's to take a film soundtrack and replay it where it was not originally spec'd to be replayed?

    I think each and everyone of you should educate yourself about home theater before dismissing THX. I'm not here to say you should have it or not. I'm just saying understand what it is.
    Making comments about putting money into George's pockets sounds uneducated. If someone could come up with a argument that supports reason NOT to want THX anything, I would gladly read it.
    THX speakers is another thing one should learn about before posting about how you don't need them. I'm fine with the comment but I would like a better reason why not other then putting money into George's pockets. And honestly Giving that man money for anything home theater is not a bad thing. You can call him the God father of it.

    I just makes me sad to read post disregarding what helped make it happen.

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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited May 2009
    aside from the electronics or the speakers, I believe the listening environment has to be THX certified just to get the full capabilities.:confused: As far as George Lucas I remember going to the theater in I think it was 77' to see the first Star Wars film...just incredible!
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited May 2009
    mantis wrote: »
    Let me ask all of you a question. Who was the pioneer in engineering a correct integration of a movie soundtrack replay system into a home? Who helped with the spec's to take a film soundtrack and replay it where it was not originally spec'd to be replayed?

    I think each and everyone of you should educate yourself about home theater before dismissing THX. I'm not here to say you should have it or not. I'm just saying understand what it is.
    Making comments about putting money into George's pockets sounds uneducated. If someone could come up with a argument that supports reason NOT to want THX anything, I would gladly read it.
    THX speakers is another thing one should learn about before posting about how you don't need them. I'm fine with the comment but I would like a better reason why not other then putting money into George's pockets. And honestly Giving that man money for anything home theater is not a bad thing. You can call him the God father of it.

    I just makes me sad to read post disregarding what helped make it happen.

    Dan

    Well Dan this is the first time I totally disagree with you. THX is old news. Who even cares about the cert when it comes to half way decent setups? It means nothing now. So George Lucas was the leading pioneer of HT standards. THX came out in 1983. They didn't even have DVDs, or surround sound in homes yet:rolleyes: I guess if GL didn't come out with THX we wouldn't have DD, or DTS... 1983 that was 26 years ago. THX is now just a label that is paid for so someone can say "yeah I have THX":rolleyes:
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited May 2009
    I am still unsure what THX is or means. Maybe I should do some searches and get my read on.
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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited May 2009
    Although I agree that the *original* THX format was developed in 1983 and it's just a 'paid for' label nowdays, there are actually new THX requirements, which make a lot of sense to comply to. The examples would be THX Select, Select2, Select2 Plus, THX Ultra, THX Ultra2, Ultra2 Plus, etc.

    Read more here:
    http://www.thx.com/products/home/avreceivers.html

    For example, THX Ultra2 Plus has very tight tolerances on the audio tests, and only a handful of receivers (9) are certified. On the other side THX Select, which is much lower standard, has 100 receivers that passed that requirement.

    There are tons of articles, although pretty general, on what THX Cert means:
    http://www.audioholics.com/education/audio-formats-technology/thx-select-and-thx-ultra2-certification-general-questions
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited May 2009
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/THX


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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited May 2009
    Thanks Now I understand
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,208
    edited May 2009
    ben62670 wrote: »
    Well Dan this is the first time I totally disagree with you. THX is old news. Who even cares about the cert when it comes to half way decent setups? It means nothing now. So George Lucas was the leading pioneer of HT standards. THX came out in 1983. They didn't even have DVDs, or surround sound in homes yet:rolleyes: I guess if GL didn't come out with THX we wouldn't have DD, or DTS... 1983 that was 26 years ago. THX is now just a label that is paid for so someone can say "yeah I have THX":rolleyes:
    ben,
    thats fine man but what I don't understand about your reply is how can someone say they have THX when it doesn't mean anything? Wouldn't that just be silly? I don't get it.

    Dan:confused:
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited May 2009
    Understood Dan, I didn't mean to sound like THX didn't mean anything, just didn't want someone to think it was a deal breaker on an AVR purchase if it didn't have it. I have one of the only 9 AVR's (according to Viper) that carries the THX Ultra 2 Plus cert. (Onkyo TX-SR806) and I didn't realize the number was so small.
    HT Rig
    Receiver- Onkyo TX-SR806
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds- Polk Audio TSi 500's :D
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW125
    Retired- Polk Audio Monitor 40's
    T.V.- 60" Sony SXRD KDS-60A2000 LCoS
    Blu-Ray- 80 GB PS3


    2 CH rig (in progress)
    Polk Audio Monitor 10A's :cool:

    It's not that I'm insensitive, I just don't care.. :D
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,208
    edited May 2009
    wutadumsn23 wrote: »
    Understood Dan, I didn't mean to sound like THX didn't mean anything, just didn't want someone to think it was a deal breaker on an AVR purchase if it didn't have it. I have one of the only 9 AVR's (according to Viper) that carries the THX Ultra 2 Plus cert. (Onkyo TX-SR806) and I didn't realize the number was so small.

    I don't think it's a deal breaker, I just would like people to understand what THX is and what it means to our hobby. Clowning THX is basically clowning Home Theater. There are plenty of fantastic products that can achieve incredible Home Theater experience that does not have THX processing or certifications.

    I will say this, if someone Clowns on THX, they should have a damn good reason behind it.

    Dan
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited May 2009
    mantis wrote: »
    ben,
    thats fine man but what I don't understand about your reply is how can someone say they have THX when it doesn't mean anything? Wouldn't that just be silly? I don't get it.

    Dan:confused:

    Dan I highly regard your opinions. It doesn't mean THX means absolutely nothing, but THX has been a marketing strategy lately. If you have the latest equipment the label doesn't mean much to me. If you have solid gear that is compliant with the latest processing you are fine IMHO.
    Ben
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  • bsoko2
    bsoko2 Posts: 1,449
    edited May 2009
    mantis wrote: »
    I don't think it's a deal breaker, I just would like people to understand what THX is and what it means to our hobby. Clowning THX is basically clowning Home Theater. There are plenty of fantastic products that can achieve incredible Home Theater experience that does not have THX processing or certifications.

    I will say this, if someone Clowns on THX, they should have a damn good reason behind it.

    Dan

    Is that CLONING or did you really mean CLOWNING (as in circus clowns)?

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